97€ Find Cheap Flights from Salzburg to Istanbul – Compare and Save

Only Turkish Airlines operates flights between Salzburg and Istanbul Airport.

Flights from Salzburg to Istanbul Airport usually depart from Salzburg W.A. Mozart (SZG) and arrive at Istanbul (IST).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Turkish Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Salzburg to Istanbul Airport.

On this route, direct and stopover fares are close on average, with direct at 265 € return and stopover options via Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) at 265 €.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge 4 €–86 € for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Turkish Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

Connecting flights from Salzburg to Istanbul Airport most commonly pass through:

• Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) – 52% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 48% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 21% on the Salzburg to Istanbul Airport route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at 229 € return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at 289 €, a difference of 59 €. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Salzburg to Istanbul Airport route, 9% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 7 minutes.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Salzburg to Istanbul Airport flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Istanbul Airport are Taksim, Taksim Square, and Istanbul Sirkeci Terminal. These are among the most viewed places in Istanbul Airport on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Salzburg to Istanbul Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 9:35 and lands at 12:06
• Latest: departs at 19:30 and lands at 22:01.

The flight takes about 2h 31m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 13% above the route average of 267 €. Book 12 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Salzburg to Istanbul Airport takes 2h 31m, covering 2.314 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Salzburg to Istanbul Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about 125 €, which is 24% below the typical average for this route.

Turkish Airlines is the only airline operating Salzburg to Istanbul Airport flights. 91% of its flights are on time.

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 6h 51m, compared to 10h 10m via Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG).

Istanbul Airport is 1 hour ahead of Salzburg (Turkey Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Istanbul Airport (IST) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around 9 € for economy cars. Top options include:
• CIRCULAR
• Avec Car Rental
• Ok Mobility
• Alamo
• Autounion Car Rental

Return flights from Salzburg to Istanbul Airport range from 211 € to 340 €, with an average of 267 € over the past 12 months. Anything below 211 € counts as a good deal.